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The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that a low-pressure system will move through the watershed Thursday through Friday. Environment Canada and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s (MNRF) Surface Water Monitoring Centre (SWMC) are forecasting 20-25 mm of rainfall on Thursday, and 5-10 mm of rainfall on Friday.

There is currently no snow cover on the ground due to the warmer than usual temperatures. However, the ground may still be saturated resulting in a rapid runoff response.

The Georgina Animal Shelter and Adoption Centre has some great dogs that have been at the shelter for too long. Come meet your forever pet at a pop-up dog adoption event on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Georgina Animal Shelter and Adoption Centre, 26815 Civic Centre Rd. 

The adoption fee is $300 plus HST. All dogs adopted as a result of this event will receive the following with the adoption:

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority has received 50-60 mm of combined rain and snow within the past 24 hours. Higher than normal water levels and flows within local streams and rivers are expected to persist over the next few days due to saturated soil conditions and snowmelt. The combination of slippery banks, and cold-water temperatures will create hazardous conditions near rivers or other water bodies.

Spring has sprung and that means it’s time to clear out the clutter in and around your home. The Town of Georgina has a number of spring-cleaning activities to keep our Town beautiful and help you get rid of unwanted items. 

Spring has arrived and Georgina is bustling with fun activities for everyone. It’s time to get back outside and enjoy the warmer temperatures. If the weather doesn’t allow, there are many fun indoor activities to keep you busy. Visit georgina.ca/events to keep up to date on Town events and happenings.

Back by popular demand is Georgina's Annual Swap and Sell. It takes place Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Georgina Ice Palace, 90 Wexford Dr. in the parking lot from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Register as a vendor to sell your used or new wares, or come to shop. To register for a spot, call 905-476-4301, ext. 3001. No commercial vendors please.

Vendors may start setting up at 7 a.m. on May 11 and are encouraged to bring a donation for the Georgina Community Food Pantry.

The Pefferlaw Sports Zone is scheduled to open May 1, 2024 for all programming, weather permitting.

The Sports Zone was built on the Pefferlaw Ice Pad and includes:

Please be advised that the Pefferlaw Ice Pad will close as of Monday, March 18, 2024.  The last skate will take place on Sunday, March 17, 2024. Thank you for a great season. 

The Town has been advised that CN Rail crews will be working on site at the Old Homestead Road crossing in Pefferlaw beginning today, March 11. A reminder to motorists to obey all traffic and safety rules. The Old Homestead Road crossing is scheduled for rehabilitation in 2024, however the timing had not been finalized. 

If anyone would like to contact CN about this rail crossing, call CN’s Public Inquiry Line at 1-888-888-5909 or at contact@cn.ca.

The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority advises that a low-pressure system is forecasted to move through the watershed Friday through Sunday. This system is expected to bring 10-15 mm of rain on Friday, and upwards of 35 mm of rain on Saturday. In total, up to 45 mm of rain may be experienced in parts of the Lake Simcoe watershed.

There is currently little to no snow cover on the ground due to the warmer than usual temperatures over the last several weeks. However, the ground may still be wet or partially frozen, resulting in a rapid runoff response from any rain.